Heavy Equipment Operator I (CDL-B) - Public Works

Hendry County Government; Clewiston (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

County medical benefits

State retirement

Drug-free workplace

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Hendry County Government in LaBelle, FL, seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator I to operate highway maintenance machinery with skill and safety. This full-time position requires experience and the ability to perform minor repairs. Expect to load/unload equipment, drive various heavy machines, and assist in maintenance tasks.

A Class B CDL with air brake endorsement and a High School Diploma are required. Starting pay is $22.00 per hour, with county benefits and retirement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in highway construction.
• Must possess a Class B CDL or higher with air brake endorsement.
• Must have the ability to make minor emergency repairs and service on the equipment.
• Must possess working knowledge of operation, maintenance, and safety precautions of the particular equipment which assignment is made.
• Must possess working understanding of occupational hazards and necessity safety precautions in the operation of automotive equipment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English effectively.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates transports carrying heavy equipment and loads/unloads at designated locations.
• Operates equipment for highway maintenance such as tractors, backhoes, rollers, slope mowers, and other less complicated gear.
• Performs light maintenance and service work and requests major maintenance when required.
• Occasionally operates other mechanized equipment and performs related manual labor.
• Reports to work during declared local state of emergencies.

Skills

Highway construction experience

CDL Class B with air brake endorsement

Minor repairs & servicing on equipment

Equipment operation knowledge

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hendry County Government in LaBelle, FL, seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator I to operate highway maintenance machinery with skill and safety. This full-time position requires experience and the ability to perform minor repairs. Expect to load/unload equipment, drive various heavy machines, and assist in maintenance tasks.

A Class B CDL with air brake endorsement and a High School Diploma are required. Starting pay is $22.00 per hour, with county benefits and retirement.